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RELEASE3021Transistor

Electronic Industries Association · NSN 5961-00-724-6904 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-724-6904 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-724-6904. Primary manufacturer part number: RELEASE3021.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 1.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
  • Semiconductor Material: SILICON
  • Mounting Method: TERMINAL
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Terminal Length: 1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
  • Internal Configuration: JUNCTION CONTACT
  • Current Rating Per Characteristic: 500.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC AND 250.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-724-6904, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5961 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Electronic Industries Association. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-724-6904
Primary Part NumberRELEASE3021
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElectronic Industries Association
StatusACTIVE
Power Rating Per Characteristic1.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Mounting MethodTERMINAL
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Terminal Length1.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Current Rating Per Characteristic500.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC AND 250.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC
Overall Diameter0.335 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.370 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Terminal Circle Diameter0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point200.0 CELSIUS JUNCTION DEGC
Terminal Type and Quantity3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseCOLLECTOR
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic100.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 8.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN AND 100.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5961-00-043-1335 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-729-27862N656A INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Semiconductor Technology, Inc. Dba Semiconductor Technology Inc
5961-00-806-83092N657A INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Central Semiconductor, Llc Dba Central Semiconductor Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
RELEASE3021 Electronic Industries Association
2N498A Motorola Inc. Dba Integrated Information Systems Group (USA)
2N498A Electronic Industries Association
2N498A Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-043-1335INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-729-2786INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
2N656A
5961-00-806-8309INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
2N657A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-724-6904?

NSN 5961-00-724-6904 is a Transistor, manufactured by Electronic Industries Association, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-724-6904?

NSN 5961-00-724-6904 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: RELEASE3021 (Electronic Industries Association), 2N498A (Motorola Inc. Dba Integrated Information Systems Group), 2N498A (Electronic Industries Association), 2N498A (Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms).

What NSN replaces 5961-00-724-6904?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5961-00-724-6904: 5961-00-043-1335, 5961-00-729-2786, 5961-00-806-8309. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of RELEASE3021?

Key specifications for RELEASE3021: Power Rating Per Characteristic: 1.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION; Semiconductor Material: SILICON; Special Features: JUNCTION PATTERN ARRANGEMENT: NPN; Mounting Method: TERMINAL. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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